If we want a Seaplane, lets get the H8K2 "Emily". It can do all of the things the PBY can, plus its a bomber, plus its well defended, plus the H8K3 was a troop transport, plus its even tougher than the PBY and finally, ITS NOT AMERICAN!!!!!
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We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother
Sisu
-Karnak